Berkey, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Berkey is a small town in Ohio with a population of 296. Residents earn $108,409 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
296 Population 70/sq mi density
$108,409 Median Income $49,073 per capita
$270,000 Home Value $269,589 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,409 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,000 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,409
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $270,000
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.3%
28% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.4%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Berkey Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population296
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,409
Per Capita$49,073
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,400M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$269,589

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation701 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries21

Is Berkey a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Berkey receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Berkey stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Berkey is $108,409, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Berkey among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Berkey is $270,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Berkey experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Berkey has a population of 296 with a density of 70 people per square mile. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

296
Total Population
70
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
4.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Berkey vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Berkey vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Berkey is $108,409, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Berkey vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,409
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,073
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
IRS Avg AGI$68,008

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,950
County GDP$33,400M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,092
Healthcare1,399
Retail1,333
Manufacturing402

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,858
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Berkey is $270,000, 4% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $269,589.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,000
4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$269,589

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,858
96% above US avg
Effective Rate2.54%
In Berkey, 30.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.7% report depression. 22.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Berkey vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.4%
5% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity22.0%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.5%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death11,817/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access93.6%
Healthcare Facilities1,399

Crime Rates: Berkey vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Safety Score

Berkey has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.0 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall37.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates41.7084°N, 83.8383°W
County FIPS39095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.6-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.3%
D 55.8%

Winner: Democrat by 12.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.3%
28% above US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density70/sq mi
Total Area4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries21
Healthcare Facilities1,399
Restaurants1,092
Retail Stores1,333

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone90.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.5%

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